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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
More than 3 lakh 50 thousand people participated in Ayushman Bharat block level Health Melas on 18th April; 464 blocks organized Health Melas on day one across the country
More than 64000 ABHA Health IDs created; 17000 PMJAY Golden Cards issued
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  in collaboration with States and Union Territories is celebrating the 4th Anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres  under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from 16th April to 22nd April 2022. The celebrations are being carried out with great enthusiasm and fervour across the country. Union Health minister, Health Minister of States/UTs, MPs, MLAs, senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Principal Health secretaries/ Health secretaries of States/UTs, senior officials of the State Health department, representatives and local dignitaries are also visiting the AB-HWCs and creating awareness among the public regarding the importance of AB-HWCs in providing affordable and accessible Health care.
From 18th-22nd April 2022, Block level Health Melas at more than one lakh AB-HWCs in at least one block in each district of the State/UT are being organised across the country. Each block level Health Mela would be for one day and each block in the State/UT will be covered.
Translating the intent of the National Health Policy 2017 to achieve Universal Health Coverage into budgetary commitment, the Government of India announced the establishment of 1,50,000 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres  in February 2018.
AB-HWCs are a major shift from selective to comprehensive primary health care inclusive of promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care; from disease-centred to wellness centred; and whole-of-society approach, institutionalizing intersectoral coordination in alignment with the emergent international ‘Health in All’ approach as a complement to 'Health for All’.
On day one of the Health Mela, more than 3 lakh 50 thousand people participated and around 464 blocks organized Health Melas across the country. Further, more than 64000 ABHA Health IDs were created and 17000 PMJAY Golden Cards issued in addition to thousands of screenings being done for Hypertension, diabetes etc.
Record 3 lakh teleconsultations through e-Sanjeevani platform were done in a day at Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres  on 16th April 2022. This has been the highest number of teleconsultations ever done at AB-HWCs on a single day, surpassing its earlier record of 1.8 lakh teleconsultations per day.
The state-wise Block Health Mela report as on 18. 04.2022 at 6:30 pm is as under:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IBBIto launch 3rd National Online Quiz on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
As part of the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  in collaboration with MyGov.in and BSE Investors’ Protection Fund is conducting the ‘3rd National Online Quiz on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016’, to promote awareness and understanding of the Code among various stakeholders, across the country. The Quiz is open from 16th April, 2022 to 15th May, 2022.
The 3rd edition Quiz has been launched in continuation to the two quiz organized earlier, in the years 2020 and 2021, which evinced an overwhelming response, with over 1.9 lakh participants, in total, representing all the States and Union Territories of the country. The Quiz received interest from a wide range of stakeholders, including students, professionals and employees.
The Quiz shall be open on the MyGov portal https://quiz.mygov.in for all Indian citizens above 18 years of age, except for individuals working in IBBI, BSE Investors’ Protection Fund and service providers registered with IBBI, as also their immediate family members.
The best performer will be awarded a Gold Medal along with a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- . The second-best performer will be awarded a Silver Medal along with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-  and the third best performer will be receiving a Bronze Medal along with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- . The next ten best performers will be awarded consolation prizes of Rs. 10,000/-  each. Additionally, the top 10% performers shall be awarded ‘Certificates of Merit’ and all the participants will receive ‘Certificates of Participation’. The cash prizes and medals are sponsored by the BSE Investors’ Protection Fund, as part of its investor awareness initiatives.
The details of terms and conditions, schedule, awards and commendations being offered are available at https://www.ibbi.gov.in/events/upcoming-events and the Quiz can be played at https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/3rd-national-online-quiz-on-the-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016/
The IBBI encourages everyone to participate in the Quiz and have a chance to win attractive prizes along with fostering a heightened awareness and knowledge about the Code.
Ministry of Finance
Implementation of the Customs  Rules, 2020 with effect from 21st September 2020
The Customs  Rules, 2020 , notified on 21st August, 2020, shall come into force from 21st September, 2020 upon completion of the 30 day period that was given to importers and other stakeholders to familiarize themselves with new provisions.
CAROTAR, 2020 implements the commitment of Finance Minister in her Budget Speech 2020 to protect the domestic industry from misuse of FTAs. Finance Minister had said “Undue claims of FTA benefits have posed threat to domestic industry. Such imports require stringent checks. In this context, suitable provisions are being incorporated in the Customs Act, 1962.”
CAROTAR, 2020 read with CBIC Circular No. 38/2020-Cus, dated 21st August, 2020 supplement the existing operational certification procedures prescribed under different trade agreements . An importer is now required to do due diligence before importing the goods to ensure that they meet the prescribed originating criteria. A list of minimum information which the importer is required to possess has also been provided in the rules along with general guidance. Also, an importer would now have to enter certain origin related information in the Bill of Entry, as available in the Certificate of Origin.
The new Rules will support the importer to correctly ascertain the country of origin, properly claim the concessional duty and assist Customs authorities in smooth clearance of legitimate imports under FTAs. Hence, the CBIC has been actively engaging with stakeholders through webinars and other means to guide them on compliance with the new Rules and to clarify any doubts that they may have.
The new Rules would strengthen the hands of the Customs in checking any attempted misuse of the duty concessions under FTAs.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Issuance of an Order for adaptation of Central laws in the Union territory of the Jammu and Kashmir under section 96 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved issuance of an order for adaptation of Central Acts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under Section 96 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 by the Central Government.
After coming into force of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir has been reorganized into Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh on w.e.f 31st October 2019.
All the Central Laws which are applicable to whole of India except the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir before appointed date i.e. 31.10.2019 are now applicable to Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir w.e.f. 31.10.2019. Further, it is necessary to adapt the Central Laws made under the Concurrent List, with required modifications and amendments, for ensuring administrative effectiveness and smooth transition with respect to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir thereby removing any ambiguity in their application in line with the Constitution of India.
As per section 96 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Central Government has powers to make adaptations and modifications of the laws, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of facilitating the application of any law made before the appointed date till the expiration of one year from the appointed date in relation to the successor Union territories.
Accordingly, the Cabinet in its meeting today has approved the proposal for issuance of an order by the Central Government for adaptation and modifications of 37 such Central Laws that are made applicable to Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 96 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Adaptation of above Central Acts with such modifications would ensure administrative effectiveness in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and remove ambiguity in implementation of these laws in line with the Constitution of India.
Ministry of Defence
MISSION SAGAR
As part of yet another deployment undertaken by Indian Navy since May 2020 under Mission SAGAR, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port of Maputo, Mozambique on 25 December 2021. This is the eighth such deployment in consonance with the Hon’ble Prime Ministers vision of Security And Growth for All in the Region and is being conducted in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, and other agencies of the Government of India.
These deployments were conducted in solidarity with India’s extended Maritime Neighbourhood and highlights the importance accorded by India to these special relationships. 500 Tons of food aid has been shipped by INS Kesari to support the efforts of Government of Mozambique to cope with ongoing drought and concurrent challenges of pandemic. India also remains committed to supporting the capacity building efforts of the Armed Forces of Mozambique. To this end INS Kesari is carrying two Fast Interceptor Craft and self defence equipment to be handed over to the Armed Forces of Mozambique.
INS Kesari, a Landing Ship Tank  had undertaken similar mission in May – June 2020 to provide humanitarian and medical assistance to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, including deployment of Medical Assistance Teams of the Indian Navy in multiple locations.
Since May 2020, the Indian Navy has deployed ships to 15 Friendly Foreign Countries under SAGAR missions. These deployments spanned over 215 days at sea have delivered a cumulative assistance of more than 3,000 MT of food aid, over 300 MT LMO, 900 Oxygen Concentrators and 20 ISO containers. Whilst undertaking, these missions Indian Naval Ships have traversed a cumulative distance of close to 40,000 nm which is nearly twice the circumference of earth. With a steadfast intent of making such high quantum of humanitarian assistance reach its destination in time, personnel from ships and shore organisations of Indian Navy have invested close to a million man-hours to deliver succour to our friends overseas.
Prime Minister's Office
United States Congressional Delegation calls on Prime Minister
An eight-member bipartisan US Congress delegation led by Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
(Prime Minister welcomed the delegation to India. He appreciated the strong bipartisan support of the US Congress in deepening the partnership between India and the United States.
Prime Minister exchange views with the delegation members on the bilateral partnership and other issues of mutual interest. He called for further enhancing exchanges with the US Congress.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
WTO Ministerial Meeting of Developing Countries in New Delhi
A WTO Ministerial meeting of developing countries is being hosted by India in New Delhi on 13-14 May 2019. Sixteen developing countries, Six Least Developed Countries , Chad, China, Egypt, Guatemala, Guyana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda)and DG, WTO are participating in the meeting.
Ministers from Bangladesh, CAR and South Africa have confirmed their participation. Vice Ministers, senior officials and ambassadors willbe representing other countries.
Thetwo-daymeeting will be interactive in order to provide an opportunity to the Ministers to discuss various issues and the way forward. On the first day, there will be a meeting of senior officers of the participating countries followed by a dinner hosted by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry for the heads of delegations. On the 2nd day, the Ministerial Meeting will be held.
The meeting is being held at a timewhen the multilateral rule-based-trading system is facing serious and grave challenges. In the recent past, there have been increasingunilateral measures and counter measures by members, deadlock in key areas of negotiations and the impasse in the Appellate Body, which threaten the very existence of Dispute Settlement Mechanism of the WTO and impacts the position of the WTO as an effective multilateral organisation.The current situation has given rise to demands from various quarters to reform the WTO.
This meeting at New Delhi is an effort to bring together the developing countriesand Least Developed Countries on a platform for sharing common concerns on various issues affecting the WTO and work together to address these issues.
The two-day meeting also provides an opportunity to the developing countries and LDCs to build consensus on how to move forward on the WTO reforms, while preserving the fundamentals of the multilateral trading system enshrined in the WTO. The deliberations will aim at getting a direction on how to constructively engage on various issues in the WTO, both institutional and negotiating, in the run up to the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the WTO to be held in Kazakhstan in June 2020.
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign agreement to support preparation of road upgradation project in Sikkim
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India today signed a $2.5 million project readiness financing  loan to support project preparation and design activities to upgrade major district roads in Sikkim that will help improve connectivity to important towns, rural areas, and pilgrimage and tourist destinations in the northeastern state.
The signatories to the PRF for the proposed Sikkim Major District Road Upgradation Project were Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance, who signed for the Government of India, and Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission who signed for ADB.
After signing the loan agreement, Shri Mishra said that the PRF will support the state government’s priority in improving road connectivity in the hill state through planning and designing of major district and other roads and bridges that will help boost the state’s economy and improve accessibility for people in remote villages.
“The PRF project aims to ensure implementation readiness through feasibility studies, preparing detailed engineering designs of selected subprojects and building capacity of state agencies so that the ensuing project gets completed in a timely manner,” said Mr. Konishi. “It will also help incorporate elements of road safety, maintenance, and climate adaptation and mitigation in the ensuing project for long-term sustainability of created assets,” Mr Konishi added.
Sikkim’s road network requires upgradation to all-weather roads as frequent landslides and erosion damage roads and disrupt intra-state connectivity. The PRF will help the state upgrade identified major district and other roads to improve linkages to the national and state highway network connecting important towns and commercial centers.
Some of the priority roads identified for upgradation are included in the state’s master plan for transport management that was formulated with ADB technical assistance in 2012. The ADB-funded North Eastern State Roads Investment Program launched in 2011 had earlier supported road improvements in Sikkim.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Officers Selected by UPSC
The Union Public Service Commission  recommends the candidates on the basis of vacancies reported by various Ministries/ Departments/ Cadre Controlling Authorities taking into account the vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, as per reservation roster maintained by them. The details of the officers belonging to General category, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes recommended by the UPSC during the last three years, are given below:
Number of candidates recommended by the UPSC during the last three years through Structured Examination:
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Year
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|
Total
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|
SC
|
|
ST
|
|
OBC
|
|
General
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|
2016-17
|
|
4612
|
|
470
|
|
216
|
|
1203
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|
2723
|
|
2017-18
|
|
4829
|
|
385
|
|
188
|
|
1379
|
|
2877
|
|
2018-19
|
|
3890
|
|
334
|
|
148
|
|
1000
|
|
2408
Number of candidates recommended by the UPSC during the last three years through Direct Recruitment by Selection:
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Year
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|
Total
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|
SC
|
|
ST
|
|
OBC
|
|
General
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|
2016-17
|
|
1123
|
|
168
|
|
79
|
|
375
|
|
501
|
|
2017-18
|
|
1465
|
|
199
|
|
86
|
|
528
|
|
652
|
|
2018-19
|
|
510
|
|
81
|
|
30
|
|
176
|
|
223
This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Drugs and Psychotropic substance seized by Chennai Air Customs in Postal Parcel at Foreign Post Office
Chennai Air Customs has seized four postal parcels having 4180 tablets containing psychotropic substance and three parcels of ganja at Foreign Post Office, Chennai.
In first case, two registered parcel booked from Ethiraj salai  to USA by a Delhi based person. The parcel which was declared as documents on examination was found to contain 1980 Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets .
In another case, two parcels booked from Chetpet  to USA by a Delhi based person was examined on suspicion. The parcel contained 1200 tablets of Zolpidem Tartrate , and 1000 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets .
Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets and Zolpidem Tartrate  falls in category of Psychotropic Substances as mentioned in the schedule to NDPS Act, 1985, export of which are prohibited without any export authorisation issued by competent authority under rule 53 of NDPS Act, 1985.
Further, In third case, 194 gms of Ganja from three postal Parcels which have arrived from USA and Canada were seized.
Totally, 4180 tablets containing Psychotropic substance and 194 grams of ganja were seized from seven postal parcels under NDPS Act, 1985, read with Customs Act,1962.
Further investigation is in progress.
This is a stated press release issued by the Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Airport Commissionerate.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 188.88 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.03 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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|

|
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SUPPLIED
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|
1,88,88,10,015
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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|
18,03,24,566
More than 188.88 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.03 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Samudrayaan Mission is aimed at sending three personnel to 6000-metre depth in a vehicle called ‘MATSYA 6000’ for the exploration of deep sea resources like minerals
Says, the mission is expected to be realised by year 2026.
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Samudrayaan mission is aimed at sending three personnel to 6000-metre depth in a vehicle called ‘MATSYA 6000’ for the exploration of deep sea resources like minerals. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the mission is expected to be realised by year 2026.
The Union Minister said that ‘MATSYA 6000’ vehicle is being designed and developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology , Chennai under Ministry of Earth Sciences. It has an endurance of 12 hours under normal operation and 96 hours in case of emergency for human safety. Design of the vehicle is completed and realization of various components of the vehicle is in progress. He said that Manned Submersible facilitates the direct observation by the human in deep ocean in exploring mineral resources rich in Nickel, Cobalt, Rare Earths, Manganese etc. and collection of samples, which can be used for analysis. Apart from the scientific research and technological empowerment as the benefits, this mission has immediate spin-offs in the form of underwater engineering innovations in asset inspection, tourism and promotion of ocean literacy. Dr. Singh stated that development of 6000 m depth rated Integrated Mining Machine and unmanned vehicles  to explore deep sea resources and biodiversity assessment.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India on a steady trajectory of sustained fall in Active Cases
Number of Active Cases below 8 lakh for the second day
22 States/UTs have less than 20,000 Active Cases
India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 8 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 7,83,311. The active cases now comprise 10.45% of the total positive cases of the country.
Following the national trend, 22 States/UTs have less than 20,000 active cases.
13 States/UTs have more than 20,000 but less than 50,000 active cases, while 3 States/UTs have more than 50,000 active cases.
The declining trend of the active cases is complemented by the unbroken rising number of recovered cases. The total recovered cases stand at 65,97,209. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases has crossed 58 lakh . The national Recovery Rate has further improved to 88.03%.
72,614 COVID patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 61,871.
79% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has contributed the maximum with more than 14,000 single day recovery.
61,871 new confirmed cases were recorded in the last 24 hours.
79% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Maharashtra continues to be the State reporting a very high number of new cases with more than 10,000 cases followed by Kerala with more than 9,000 cases.
1033case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Of these, ten States/UTs account for nearly 86%. More than 44% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra .